I have always wondered this: 1). What's the weight of an empty reefer trailer and then the tractor? 2). If someone says I'm loaded with 40,000lbs that's just the load and doesn't count the weight of the actual trailer and tractor?
if a train has a reverse gear I’d tell the train company to throw it in reverse while ur hooked with the trailer! Have a walkie with the conductor etc and should drive forward and let the train proceed etc
Regardless of what the law might say, the bigger vehicle has right of weight. Even a small train beats anything on wheels, just like big trucks beat passenger vehicles.
The title bugs me because I'd consider it a dumb question. Kinda like asking if water is wet. Then again, common sense seems to be getting less and less common. Seeing as this one is a helper, they might have had someone at this end, but seeing how short it is (not blocking the next street) even from that end, it's not like they couldn't see the truck or a person.
If you want to find out what happened, ask the foolish driver who tried to beat the train. These accidents can't ever be the train’s fault because they don't have the ability to swerve to avoid the trucks.
Going to be a nightmare for the guys unloading it in the morning - without Joe to move it forward to open the darn doors! I am SOOOOO surprised nobody caught that Josh! Send Joe to the shop to get some sleep, so he can be ready for the call back in the morning!
When Alex was saying that they would have no trouble with the doors I'm thinking that's not a roll up. Then again that trailer is totaled so cut off all the nuts or cut off the hInge pins. Save the truck and the fridge
Those warehouse doors are wide enough the trailer can be opened into the building. See it alot where the weather is nice all year because they don't the weather sealing
@oldrustycars the nose was super high when they were back there. When we back in yard hostlers to dock doors the tail is a few inches lower than the door till we lower it.
First time I've ever seen a train hit a semi and the semi was still on the track and virtually in one piece with little damage, so lucky for the driver, usually this ends in disaster, I'm so grateful that it wasn't as bad as it usually is! Great job as always Josh, you are Chingon !
Remote Control Locomotive refers to the locomotive being set up for remote control (not automated, actually under the control of a guy) with a remote controller, within visual range. This is generally so the operator can stand somewhere where he can actually see what he's doing when reversing into train cars all day long. Those locomotives are used within rail yards to switch cars. Not sure *exactly* where you're at there, but there's a good chance it was technically inside a railyard. The guy (possibly by himself, and even if he wasn't the other guy can't drive) operating the locomotive within the yard would have been scooted off to go pee in a cup as soon as the scene was rendered safe, and you likely had to wait for another crew (at least an engineer and conductor, looks like you might have somebody from mechanical too) to get dragged over.
I couldn’t wait till this video was gonna be posted. Definitely don’t see this recovery done much. I remember the one video you were talking about that went all wrong on the drivers end. It was still a good video. Was nice to see Jabo back in action since he is everywhere else. Good job to the Pepe’s crew for getting it done.
I friggin love this channel . Josh , Joe and Alex did an awesome job on this one . Adapted , overcame and improvised a really messed up situation and with a little luck solved this recovery safely and efficiently. Keep the content coming boys !
In answer to your question, yes, locomotive's can be remotely controlled. In situations where there are very long trains with very heavy loads, a remotely controlled locomotive(s) will be placed mid manifest or at the end to help push the heavy train up a steep grade, or help brake going down hill. These remotely controlled assist locomotive's are called "DPUs" Directed Power Units. In very rare occasions they may be manned. I hope this info helps.
While working as a school police officer in So. Cal., my partner and I one night heard a call of a train vs. tractor trailer rig at a busy grade crossing in our area. We arrived on the north side of the train while the other responding units arrived on the south side. We closed the nearest large intersection until we were relieved by the California Highway patrol. As we drove toward the grade crossing, we both noticed the odor of chocolate in the air. As we neared the trailer that was almost cut in half by the train, we noticed that the trailer was loaded with hundreds if not thousands of nestle quick containers. There was cocoa mix on the street for days!
Just remember the railway is also billing like Pepe, just their bill starts at $1000 per minute, and if they have to divert other trains the diversions are also charged as well. that bill will be really big when delivered.
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If it would not have been a reffer-trailer, it would have just folded. The type of floor and the stiffness of the insulated walls and top is what kept it intact. oldtroll57.
Never trains fault . Driver stopped on tracks.guess who wins .? Hint , it ain’t the truck ! I built and repaired locos . . Just like name implies. U have to be loco to tangle with one ! One of best channels on the tube .
Thanks Josh for a new and exciting video! My first time seeing 👀 you do a train vs semi recovery. Very fun video!! Happy holidays to all of Pepe's! ❤❤❤
It's good to see you two working together, the last time Joe has dropped his coffee, on a assignments with the Box Truck shifting near a coffee shop, and Josh I always remember that any accident on the railroad tracks you are the one on the Job .PEACE OUT
Y'all did a great job. Good thing those tomatoes didn't go all over the place. "Alex wanted to be part of the lime light" what kind of comment is that?
Hey Josh // Alex & ""COFFEE" Joe !!! Great Job !!! Always the train has the right of way ,But this guy hung his landing gear on the RR crossing & with the train coming
almost 💯 it's the truckers fault. that train is a local and it's run by an engineer on the ground via remote control. much like the remote you use on hulk and big flipper!
Those trains are no joke! My brother works for a railroad company and they’ve hit stuff before. Sometimes you just can’t stop them and people get in front of them like they can make it or like the trains just gonna stop.
15:00 By automated, I think that what they mean is that a single train often has multiple locomotive that that all of them are run by just one conductor. Hence, the remote function is used to get all of the locomotives to work as a single unit.
Those are equipped with remote control for use within a rail yard or switching out industries and such. They have a bunch of RC gear fitted in the nose, and the operator will have a belt pack that looks similar to the one you use for controlling the rotators. I suspect the original crew was probably out getting d*** tested and they had to grab a new crew off the extras board or something like that.
Dumb truck driver tried to beat the train. Train only has 1 lane to go in. It makes no sense in taking on something that CAN'T stop on a dime and weighs 1000x or more than you do.
The train *could* be operated by remote control, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. If it were being pushed, the conductor has to "ride the shove" while the engineer operates the train from the rear. Looking at the site in the video, it looks like the engineer either went in to emergency, or applied the brakes as soon as he could. The momentum of the train pushed it in to the trailer. "That was sketch!" *That* was an understatement. That whole frame looked like it could come apart at any second. I think you did a great job on the recovery-especially with the damaged landing gear.
Josh, Joejoe & Alex great team work. You should have open the trailer doors before backing to the dock, that way they would be able to empty the tomatoes boxes by hand. Here in Canada we call the Train Operator as Train Engineer, Conductor is the Person helping outside duty’s. That is my thought. Watching from Calgary, Canada
Instant tomato juice or ketchup. Sorry I can’t help myself. Not ever having been a tow truck driver or recovery specialist I’m fascinated by the quality of your work and the courtesy you extend to others and your employers. My Hats off to you and your company Who is at fault not the train engineer , the truck driver was at fault Buy Joe an adult sippy cup with a neck lanyard
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Wow you guys can do anything !! I really didn't think that wide blue strap would work. Amazing that you were able to back it up to the warehouse. HA! It won't buff out !!
A train isn't remote controlled by an remote for safety purposes, but it has that warning there because it has a feature that allows an locomotive (the lead locomotive) to link up with other locomotives, it also tells what the other locomotives being pulled by the lead locomotive how much to accelerate so you don't need anyone controlling the other locomotives. (I might be wrong tho)
Those trains are yard trains. That is why it has a short amount of cars. The conductor can be within a certain radius of the train and operate it like a rotator. So he doesn't need to be in it to move it.
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I have always wondered this:
1). What's the weight of an empty reefer trailer and then the tractor?
2). If someone says I'm loaded with 40,000lbs that's just the load and doesn't count the weight of the actual trailer and tractor?
if a train has a reverse gear I’d tell the train company to throw it in reverse while ur hooked with the trailer! Have a walkie with the conductor etc and should drive forward and let the train proceed etc
I’m sure there’s a bunch of bs rules and people y’all gotta listen to but me and my boss we get shit done on our time not anyone else’s
A train always has the right of way at crossings
BitchIMatrain on redit is pure gold
Who in their right mind is going to challenge that logic, especially with something smaller???
Regardless of what the law might say, the bigger vehicle has right of weight. Even a small train beats anything on wheels, just like big trucks beat passenger vehicles.
The title bugs me because I'd consider it a dumb question. Kinda like asking if water is wet. Then again, common sense seems to be getting less and less common. Seeing as this one is a helper, they might have had someone at this end, but seeing how short it is (not blocking the next street) even from that end, it's not like they couldn't see the truck or a person.
It may have the right of way when signals at crossings , with down poles
You spotted that trailer very nicely. Except, it has swing doors. Need to open the doors before backing up to the dock.
If you want to find out what happened, ask the foolish driver who tried to beat the train. These accidents can't ever be the train’s fault because they don't have the ability to swerve to avoid the trucks.
Technically, he did beat the train! Just not his trailer.
some think they do or they will if derailed
You can pretty sure, depending on the Drivers Driving Record, the driver will be suspended for a few days or terminated.
@@Awalker5000 ask the remote operated train operator
Yeah and takes a while to completely stop . No win against the IRON HORSE
The next offload crew must have been so happy for the trailer backed to the loading dock with the doors closed...
The trailer is toast....GET THE SAWZALL OUT!..😂😂
Going to be a nightmare for the guys unloading it in the morning - without Joe to move it forward to open the darn doors! I am SOOOOO surprised nobody caught that Josh! Send Joe to the shop to get some sleep, so he can be ready for the call back in the morning!
Lol yea these guys just wanted to go home vato...perro nimodo there problem now
When Alex was saying that they would have no trouble with the doors I'm thinking that's not a roll up.
Then again that trailer is totaled so cut off all the nuts or cut off the hInge pins. Save the truck and the fridge
Those warehouse doors are wide enough the trailer can be opened into the building. See it alot where the weather is nice all year because they don't the weather sealing
@@Suedeman It looked like the level of the dock was higher than the trailer floor, not sure the doors will open.
@oldrustycars the nose was super high when they were back there. When we back in yard hostlers to dock doors the tail is a few inches lower than the door till we lower it.
That truck was lucky that was such a slow collision. Good job Josh getting it lifted so they could unload part of it. Joe did great backing it up.
First time I've ever seen a train hit a semi and the semi was still on the track and virtually in one piece with little damage, so lucky for the driver, usually this ends in disaster, I'm so grateful that it wasn't as bad as it usually is! Great job as always Josh, you are Chingon !
Remote Control Locomotive refers to the locomotive being set up for remote control (not automated, actually under the control of a guy) with a remote controller, within visual range. This is generally so the operator can stand somewhere where he can actually see what he's doing when reversing into train cars all day long. Those locomotives are used within rail yards to switch cars. Not sure *exactly* where you're at there, but there's a good chance it was technically inside a railyard. The guy (possibly by himself, and even if he wasn't the other guy can't drive) operating the locomotive within the yard would have been scooted off to go pee in a cup as soon as the scene was rendered safe, and you likely had to wait for another crew (at least an engineer and conductor, looks like you might have somebody from mechanical too) to get dragged over.
I couldn’t wait till this video was gonna be posted. Definitely don’t see this recovery done much. I remember the one video you were talking about that went all wrong on the drivers end. It was still a good video. Was nice to see Jabo back in action since he is everywhere else. Good job to the Pepe’s crew for getting it done.
Who's fault? The truck. 100% of the time.
The truck driver said it wasn't his fault. 🤣
Growing up in a rural area of central California I’ve seen many car, semi and pedestrian vs train. It’s always a bad day when a trains involved
I friggin love this channel . Josh , Joe and Alex did an awesome job on this one . Adapted , overcame and improvised a really messed up situation and with a little luck solved this recovery safely and efficiently. Keep the content coming boys !
lovely to see Joe again with his coffee ...love that smiley man. 🙂hes the man for sure...he backed that mess like a boss.
In answer to your question, yes, locomotive's can be remotely controlled. In situations where there are very long trains with very heavy loads, a remotely controlled locomotive(s) will be placed mid manifest or at the end to help push the heavy train up a steep grade, or help brake going down hill. These remotely controlled assist locomotive's are called "DPUs" Directed Power Units. In very rare occasions they may be manned. I hope this info helps.
No doubt about it, you dudes are professionals. Adapting to any situation you encounter is definitely an art . Great video as always.
While working as a school police officer in So. Cal., my partner and I one night heard a call of a train vs. tractor trailer rig at a busy grade crossing in our area. We arrived on the north side of the train while the other responding units arrived on the south side. We closed the nearest large intersection until we were relieved by the California Highway patrol. As we drove toward the grade crossing, we both noticed the odor of chocolate in the air. As we neared the trailer that was almost cut in half by the train, we noticed that the trailer was loaded with hundreds if not thousands of nestle quick containers. There was cocoa mix on the street for days!
Y’all forgot to open the trailer doors before docking.
Just remember the railway is also billing like Pepe, just their bill starts at $1000 per minute, and if they have to divert other trains the diversions are also charged as well. that bill will be really big when delivered.
4 grand a day just for the railroad inspector to watch
Every day is different.. You are blessed to have been born into such a fascinating family business. Every video I am reminded how neat it is that you guys share it with us..👍
Josh, Joe and Alex that was great planning with the train crew.
Is the driver okay???
Could have been a lot worse than it was .
Just be careful
You guys come up with the most interesting recoveries. Thanks, Josh, Joe and Alex for an interesting and entertaining job.
G'day Guys,
WOW! How the front of that trailer did not break/detach is the mystery. Great job by the #1 team.
Cheers and God bless,
Malcolm.
If it would not have been a reffer-trailer, it would have just folded. The type of floor and the stiffness of the insulated walls and top is what kept it intact.
oldtroll57.
Good luck opening those doors on the bay 😅
Chainsaw! 😂
Never trains fault . Driver stopped on tracks.guess who wins .? Hint , it ain’t the truck ! I built and repaired locos . . Just like name implies. U have to be loco to tangle with one ! One of best channels on the tube .
Thanks Josh for a new and exciting video! My first time seeing 👀 you do a train vs semi recovery. Very fun video!! Happy holidays to all of Pepe's! ❤❤❤
It's good to see you two working together, the last time Joe has dropped his coffee, on a assignments with the Box Truck shifting near a coffee shop, and Josh I always remember that any accident on the railroad tracks you are the one on the Job .PEACE OUT
Man I love these videos 🔥my dad just recently bought me a PETERBILT wrecker tow truck can’t wait to put that thing to use 📈
You better hope you don't have to tow a train off the tracks lol.
Never new RCL was a thing. Damn - Pepe's training included! Nice fun to watch.
A 1st for Joe .."No coffee was lost or spilled during the production of this video" .. Great job guys... Stay safe..
Y'all did a great job. Good thing those tomatoes didn't go all over the place. "Alex wanted to be part of the lime light" what kind of comment is that?
Probably one of the best vids you guys put out!!! Very entertaining and instructional to what you guys do and have to think on the fly!!!
Amazing job ,PEPE'S!!!
A fan from the Philippines!!!!!!!
Man the struggle with that kingpin. 👌 nice maneuvering.
That is a lucky truck there. You have got a good crew there, Josh. Good recovery
It’s always a pleasure to see Joe. He’s always happy. He’s always full of spunk. He’s just such a delight to watch.
Love watching you guys work.
Hey Josh // Alex & ""COFFEE" Joe !!! Great Job !!! Always the train has the right of way ,But this guy hung his landing gear on the RR crossing & with the train coming
What the hell was that truck driver thinking?
At the time, not sure. Now, probably thinking about a new career.
@ 🤣🤣🤣
I'm really impressed you know about Thomas the Tank engine :o)
Amazing job as always
See tracks think train cross with caution
Breaking news,
Truck driver’s impatience leads to tomato ‘sas’ !
I'll be seeing the 3151 at my yard for FRA Inspections 😢
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods.
Thank you for all what you've done this past year happy holidays to you and your family 🙏🎉😮😅
almost 💯 it's the truckers fault. that train is a local and it's run by an engineer on the ground via remote control. much like the remote you use on hulk and big flipper!
Cool job and Nice video!
This could easily have been tomato sauce.!!!!! 😂😂
video title opportunity missed
Or tomato juice.
Well done, gentlemen I hadn’t seen shoebox Joe in a long time
Those trains are no joke! My brother works for a railroad company and they’ve hit stuff before. Sometimes you just can’t stop them and people get in front of them like they can make it or like the trains just gonna stop.
Wow engineer Bill is a Robot...Lol Now I've seen it all. Nice job guys
Awesome video Josh !!!
Buenas noches, un trabajo laborioso, pero todo ha salido bien , buen trabajo, gran equipo, gracias, Alex.❤👍💪👌👏🇪🇦
Was it an optical illusion as to how close trailer is to loading dock but can the trailer doors swing open ?
If not they'll have to jack it up somehow.
15:00 By automated, I think that what they mean is that a single train often has multiple locomotive that that all of them are run by just one conductor. Hence, the remote function is used to get all of the locomotives to work as a single unit.
No, that's what the Multiple Unit cable is for. Remote Equipped is for a belt pack controller.
Breaking news,
Truck driver’s impatience leads to tomato ‘sas’ !
Those are equipped with remote control for use within a rail yard or switching out industries and such. They have a bunch of RC gear fitted in the nose, and the operator will have a belt pack that looks similar to the one you use for controlling the rotators. I suspect the original crew was probably out getting d*** tested and they had to grab a new crew off the extras board or something like that.
The guy was running late ... he was just trying to "Ketchup" 🤣
oh-no dad joke alert!!!!😂
@@hirisk761 Sorry , could not help it 🤣🤣🤣
Physics always wins. That train had to be going really slow.
Driver just wanted some ketchup cant say this is a good way to get it
Hey Java Joe! I haven't seen you with a coffee in your hand in a very long time. Thought you must have given it up! Nice job guys.
I believe the train did try to swerve out of the way
Josh You still made this job look Oh!! so easy nothing seems to faze you and a wonderfull positive demeanor.
It’s always a pleasure to see Joe. He’s always happy. He’s always full of life He’s just such a delight to watch
Alex is my favorite. I like how he does the videos.
Nice job cleaning up that mess guys...! Nice breakdown and explanation at the end Josh...! Not too many UA-camr do this...!👍👍
Mr Josh Thanks for sharing and stay safe.
The train just wanted to ketchup with the trailer contents
Top quality work as usual.
Well done boys! 🎉
Dumb truck driver tried to beat the train. Train only has 1 lane to go in. It makes no sense in taking on something that CAN'T stop on a dime and weighs 1000x or more than you do.
You can't teach stupidity.
Nice green chassis lights on The Hulk.
Yet another great job by Pepe's Towing.
Josh Joe and Alex great job and tricky, not much to hook up to! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
Amazing job guys.
Sometimes I see Joe in certain situations and I shake my head in concern for him. He sure can make the nerves tingle!
The train *could* be operated by remote control, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. If it were being pushed, the conductor has to "ride the shove" while the engineer operates the train from the rear. Looking at the site in the video, it looks like the engineer either went in to emergency, or applied the brakes as soon as he could. The momentum of the train pushed it in to the trailer.
"That was sketch!"
*That* was an understatement. That whole frame looked like it could come apart at any second. I think you did a great job on the recovery-especially with the damaged landing gear.
Great work Josh and Joe
Good job Joe to think of chaining to the landing gear!
Josh, Joejoe & Alex great team work. You should have open the trailer doors before backing to the dock, that way they would be able to empty the tomatoes boxes by hand.
Here in Canada we call the Train Operator as Train Engineer, Conductor is the Person helping outside duty’s.
That is my thought. Watching from Calgary, Canada
Instant tomato juice or ketchup. Sorry I can’t help myself. Not ever having been a tow truck driver or recovery specialist I’m fascinated by the quality of your work and the courtesy you extend to others and your employers. My Hats off to you and your company
Who is at fault not the train engineer , the truck driver was at fault
Buy Joe an adult sippy cup with a neck lanyard
Finally Action Joe is back on the channel!
Yall never have a boring day
The things we see and learn on these "Pepe's " videos. Amazing! And Alex is a train conductor. LoL
OUCH!!! Poor trailer
Good work, guys!!! Stay safe!!!
Thank you Mr. Josh for the well waiting for the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH THREE AMIGOS.
Another Great Jobs Guys!! from Cebu,Philippines
Virtual Railfan, the DPU locomotives are Radio Controlled and a 24 wire bundle, cameras as well. BNSF is here in Flagstaff too.
"Under lift surfing". I love it!!!
Outstanding team work prep' recovery
Hi !!!!!! même si vos vidéos sont répétitives je trouve toujours un grand plaisir a les visionner ....Bonne continuation et prenez bien soin de vous ...( routier français a la retraite )......😎🤘
Wow you guys can do anything !! I really didn't think that wide blue strap would work. Amazing that you were able to back it up to the warehouse.
HA! It won't buff out !!
A train isn't remote controlled by an remote for safety purposes, but it has that warning there because it has a feature that allows an locomotive (the lead locomotive) to link up with other locomotives, it also tells what the other locomotives being pulled by the lead locomotive how much to accelerate so you don't need anyone controlling the other locomotives. (I might be wrong tho)
Great job guys!!!!!
I've done service work in Rail Yards before, and even when there's nothing on the tracks the rail guys stop at the crossings just to make sure.
If this is the train tracks next to bandini rd there are no cross arms. But the trains usually passes super slow in that area
Looks like that trailer had swing doors! So I don't think those doors are going to be opened at that dock!!
Those trains are yard trains. That is why it has a short amount of cars. The conductor can be within a certain radius of the train and operate it like a rotator. So he doesn't need to be in it to move it.
Great work folks.
Great job guys!
wow backing with the boom up and outriggers up you guys know what your doing.words of wisdom that's not going to buff out .
You now need a giant pot of spaghetti, you already have the tomatoes for the Bolognese sauce!